Almighty God, on this weekend when we celebrate our nation’s heritage it is fitting that we give you thanks and praise….

Hasten the day when the prophets’ dream shall come to pass, when justice shall roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream, when nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

This we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. By him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, almighty Father, now and forever. Amen.

Sharing of the Bread & Cup

Communion Music

Prayer After Communion—Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

We Go from Here to Serve

*Hymn #765 “May the God of Hope Go with Us”

May the God of hope go with us every day,

filling all our lives with love and joy and peace.

May the God of justice speed us on our way,

bringing light and hope to every land and race.

Praying, let us work for peace;

singing, share our joy with all;

working for a world that’s new,

faithful when we hear Christ’s call.

*Parting Words

*Benediction

Postlude “Stars and Stripes Forever” Sousa

*Please stand if you are able.

Immediately following today’s service you are invited to gather around the piano for Reverberations - a 10 minute talk back with John and Nate about today’s service. Have a question about what Nate was doing musically or a question or input about John’s sermon? Or have something you would like to share? We’ll take 10 minutes together and be on our way.

To Our Members and Guests: please sign our friendship pad.

For those of you with young children, please check out the shelf of children's Bibles located on the shelves in the Sanctuary. There are several different age-appropriate versions available for their use during the service. Please re-shelve them before you leave the building.

To Our Members: East Brentwood gladly welcomes first-time and returning visitors. By introducing yourself and sharing a warm greeting, you express the hospitality of our congregation. Please share a smile and welcoming word to those around you.

To Our Guests: We offer education and fellowship opportunities in the mornings and evenings for children, youth and adults. Please see the Calendar of Events for dates and times. Interested in joining East Brentwood? Speak to Dave Ford or John Hilley.

East Brentwood Presbyterian Church is a community church made up of a loving, welcoming family of believers in honest conversation with God. We seek to emulate the ministry of Jesus through compassionate service, with stimulating and relevant exploration of God’s Word, and by sharing that Word and God’s many blessings with our neighbors in Middle Tennessee and around the world.

Announcements

Mark your calendars for Monday, September 5 for our annual Music In The Grove celebration! Our first event last year was a big success and we plan to grow even more this year! Make sure you circle Labor Day in red as we celebrate our fabulous EBPC community and the great music we have in Music City!

JULY IS COLLEGE GROVE FOOD PANTRY TIME! It's summertime, and remember: hunger doesn't take a vacation. So we need your help! EBPC will be helping to stock the College Grove Food Pantry which serves the southeastern corner of Williamson county. We are hoping to supply all of the regular needed supplies, and to add an emphasis on things which would be needed for a cookout. The list of suggested contributions is available in the Narthex or in the Gathering Place. We will begin collecting immediately and look forward to seeing the bins in the Gathering Place filled to the brim by the end of our collection time, which will be July 27. If you would like to participate in the delivery of foods to College Grove and assist with the distribution on July 30, please contact Martha Wolfe at 615-373-5979 or at bmwolfe50@aol.com.

Calendar Events Coming This Week ~ At a Glance

Sunday, July 3—Communion

9:00 a.m. Adult Education

10:00 a.m. Worship

Monday, July 4—Independence Day

Office Closed

Tuesday, July 5

9:15 a.m. Staff Meeting

Wednesday, July 6

1:00 p.m. Worship Committee

6:30 p.m. Adult Learning Circle

Thursday, July 7

6:30 p.m. Praise Team

Sunday, July 10

9:00 a.m. Adult Education

10:00 a.m. Worship

Praise and Prayers

†Prayers for a speedy recovery for Alice Toledo following her recent surgery.

†Prayers of encouragement and safety for Juli Liske and her son, Dylan White.

† Prayers of healing and strength for Kelly McConnell’s mother and prayers of support for Kelly and her family.

†Prayers of sympathy and support for LaNardo Beverly and his family as they continue to grieve the death of his father Charles L. Beverly.

† Prayers of sympathy and support for Liz, Yarnell, and Matthias Beatty as they continue to grieve the death of their son and brother, Alex.

†Prayers for those who feel abandoned or rejected; give us eyes to recognize them in our midst: people living in abusive relationships; individuals and families living without legal immigration documents; refugees.

†Prayers for our neighbors in Middle TN who are struggling with addiction and for support for their families as they try to support their loved one face the illness.

†Prayers for Don Rice, friend of the Philbrick family who continues to struggle with cancer.

† Prayers for Lucas, the 20-month old grandson of a friend of Regina Montgomery, who has cancer.

†Prayers for Frank and Virginia Galloway (Liz Beatty's parents) who are both dealing with health concerns.

† Prayers for the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian’s Zambia Synod and for mission coworkers Charles and Melissa Johnson who are working in Lusaka.

† Prayers for Kelly Rakow, a business associate of Susan Schellhardt, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

† Prayers for Laurie Byers’s husband, Brent, and his family as he is undergoing chemo for pancreatic cancer. Laurie is a teacher at the EBPC Preschool.

† Prayers for Karen Owens Holloway and her husband David with her cancer diagnosis.

If you have a prayer request or celebration that you would like to share, please contact Ralph Comer, Congregational Care moderator by email: recomer49@aol.com or phone: 615.545.5938.

EBPC

East Brentwood Presbyterian Church is a community church made up of a loving, welcoming family of believers in honest conversation with God. We seek to emulate the ministry of Jesus through compassionate service, with stimulating and relevant exploration of God’s Word, and by sharing that Word and God’s many blessings with our neighbors in Middle Tennessee and around the world.